Advising
How We Meet the Needs of Our Students
The School of Art provides a professional advisor and faculty mentors to meet the needs of our students.
When you begin as a student, you will be assigned to our professional staff advisor for all primary advising (clearing registration holds, discussing graduation requirements, etc). You will be assigned a faculty mentor after you pass a portfolio review to take upper-level classes. At this point, you will be expected to meet with your faculty mentor at least once per year.
The UT School of Art offers undergraduate work leading to degree completion in B.F.A. Studio Art (2D, 3D or Time-Based Art concentrations), B.A. Art, B.A. Cinema Studies, B.A. Art History, and Visual and Interactive Storytelling. We also offer minors in Studio Art, Cinema Studies and Art History, and concentrations in Arts Administration and Museum and Curatorial Studies.
Declare your major or minor in the School of Art or Cinema Studies online using the forms linked. Within two weeks of submitting your request, your student profile in MyUTK will be updated to reflect the new declaration and any related changes to your academic advisor.
Helpful Information
Meet Your Advisor
What Does Your Academic Advisor Do?
In addition to helping plan your course schedule, your advisor can help with the following:
- Study Abroad
- SAP Appeals
- Academic Probation Appointments
- Transfer Questions
- Petitions
- Career Planning
- ROTC Plans
- Graduation Checks
All students in the School of Art can meet with their academic advisor for supplemental assistance with transfer work, petitions, study abroad paperwork, ROTC plans, financial aid documentation, academic crisis advising, etc. (A good rule of thumb is if you need something signed, you should schedule an appointment with your advisor).
Note: First- and second-year students who have questions about their advanced art courses may be referred to a faculty mentor for supplemental consultation.
Advising and Registration Forms
Advising Forms
Form: Academic Probation Evaluation
Contract between Student & Instructor
This form is required for independent study, capstone, and more. Forms signed electronically by the instructor must be submitted to the School of Art office by the instructor directly (either by email or in person).
This form illustrates standard class times at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Use the form to avoid time conflicts as you plan your class schedule.
Petition Information & Forms
Form: Curricular Exception Petition
Form: General Education Petition
Administrative Forms
